Schwikkard Of Natal And The Old Transvaal (Signed association copy)

\"Here is an authentic account of the adventures and experiences in peace and war of Major Otto Schwikkard, C.M.G., during the latter half of the 19th century. It combines the romance of history with the human involvement of intimate biography. Prospector, farmer, transport rider, military scout, transport officer, he was born in Natal shortly after the country was declared a British Colony. At a tender age he learned the life of the wagon-trekker on long prospecting tours with his father. He fought, as a youth in the Boer commando against Sekukuni... His personal contacts and close association with many interesting public characters are occasions for bringing on the scene: Paul Kruger, Piet Joubert and his wife, Sir Theophilus Shepstone and his young secretary Otto\'s friend Rider Haggard, General Colley and others. There is even an encounter with the young war correspondent, Winston Churchill.\"[front flap], 164 pages, including index, with lines drawings by Paul Wiles. NOTE: Association copy: signed by the author with a note to Thelma Gutsche: \"To Thelma Gutsche, Complete Master of her Trade, From a humble admirer, Clive Cowley, 29/7/74.\" Condition: internally bright, binding very good; edges and end-papers slightly spotted; jacket very good, spine faded, rubbed with some wear and slight chipping to edges; protected with a Brodart plastic sleeve.